Sabastian

V.

Niles

Sabastian Niles is President and Chief Legal Officer at Salesforce, where he oversees Salesforce’s global legal organization to drive business outcomes and mitigate risk, including the office of ethical and humane use of technology and responsible AI.  In addition to the American Law Institute, Sabastian is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Economic Club of New York, a Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel and on the Business Software Alliance's Board of Directors.

In this role, Sabastian serves as a trusted advisor and leader to stakeholders, helping customers, partners, policymakers, and industry leaders prioritize trust, impact, and responsibility in an AI-first world, particularly in the era of AI agents.  He oversees Salesforce’s commitment to responsible and ethical AI innovation, crafting and implementing policies that put trust at the forefront. Through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, he oversees how we navigate evolving opportunities, risks and regulations, ensuring responsible, compliant and sustainable practices.  

Before joining Salesforce in 2023, Sabastian was a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, where specialized in advising global companies on corporate matters, governance, enterprise risk oversight, stakeholder and shareholder affairs, strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and risk matters and transformation initiatives.  His expertise also includes championing sustainability initiatives and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.  

Sabastian earned his law degree from Harvard Law School, where he co-founded the Harvard Association of Law and Business, and holds undergraduate degrees in Economics, Finance, and Decision and Information Sciences from the University of Maryland.